40.03° N, 18.46° E
Exposure southeast
Cala Fontanelle is located in Salento, in the Capo di Leuca area, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 43 km from Lecce (43 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Cala Porticciolo and Santa Cesarea Terme.
GPS coordinates: 40.0346° N, 18.4558° E
How To Get ThereSmall rocky cove with freshwater springs flowing between the rocks.
Today at Cala Fontanelle the bathing score is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2m, wind 16 km/h, water 27°C. Go to the beach now. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Cala Fontanelle is located in Salento, in the Capo di Leuca area, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 43 km from Lecce (43 minutes by car). GPS Coordinates: 40.0346° N, 18.4558° E.
To be assessed: the seabed is rocks, so it may be less suitable for small children. Always check with the lifeguard for the specific conditions of the day.
The bathing season in Salento runs from mid-May to mid-October. To avoid the crowds, prefer June and September. The bathing water quality score of Cala Fontanelle is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Cala Fontanelle is reachable by car. Limited parking — arrive early during peak season. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS) for the northern Adriatic coast, Bari (BRI) as an alternative. By train: Lecce station, then local buses.
Cala Fontanelle is about 43 km from Lecce, roughly 43 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.